Cafe unit economics
How to analyze café unit economics, breaking down revenue, costs, and profitability per location to understand financial sustainability.
Coffee beans
Traditional Coffee Brewing Methods: Mortar & Pestle vs Turkish Ibrik - Complete Guide
Learn about ancient coffee brewing methods including mortar and pestle grinding and Turkish ibrik/cezve brewing. Discover how early coffee preparation techniques shaped modern brewing and why these traditional methods still matter today.
The Legend of Kaldi: How Coffee Was Discovered in Ethiopia - Complete Origins Story
Discover the legendary story of Kaldi the goat herder and how coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia. Learn about coffee origins, the dancing goats legend, and how this energizing beverage spread from Ethiopian monasteries to the world.
Degassing and CO2 curves
How roasted coffee degasses CO₂ over time, why it matters for freshness, and how to manage storage and brewing around degassing curves.
Garnishes and aromatics
How garnishes and aromatic elements enhance coffee cocktails, shaping first impressions, flavor balance, and overall drinking experience.
Espresso martini fundamentals
The history, recipe, and technique behind the espresso martini, the most famous coffee cocktail, balancing caffeine kick with cocktail elegance.